All three emergency services were called to crash involving a lorry and a car which briefly closed the A38 during this morning’s rush hour.

The collision, on the A38 Westbound between Rattery and Marley Head, was first reported to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at 8.43am.

A spokesperson said: “Three fire appliances from Ashburton, Ivybridge and Totnes, together with our heavy rescue tender from Middlemoor, were mobilised following a request from Ambulance for our assistance to a two vehicle RTC, car vs a lorry.